UN set to vote on a watered-down proposal to open Strait of Hormuz - apnews.com

UN set to vote on a watered-down proposal to open Strait of Hormuz  apnews.com

UN to vote on Hormuz resolution as China opposes authorization of force - reuters.com

UN to vote on Hormuz resolution as China opposes authorization of force  reuters.com

Iran war could make beer and bottled water pricier for Indians

Makers of plastic and glass bottles are struggling to access raw materials as the war squeezes supplies.

Oil cargo prices surge as fears of supply shortage grip market

Address by Trump signalling possible escalation of Iran conflict raises prospect of prolonged closure of Strait of Hormuz

‘Food security timebomb’: a visual guide to the Gulf fertiliser blockade

UN says record numbers of people could face acute hunger if conflict continues The world has become well versed in the importance of the strait of Hormuz to the world’s energy flows, but attention is increasingly turning to its vital role in another market – the fertiliser on which harvests depend. A third of the global trade in raw materials for fertiliser passes through the maritime choke point, which is also the route for 20% of shipments of natural gas, which is required to make it. Cont...

By Joanna Partridge. Graphics by Lucy Swan, Paul Scruton and Harvey Symons

Iran war: UNSC to vote on Gulf-led resolution to open Hormuz

The UN Security Council is set to vote on a Bahraini resolution to allow countries to use "defensive means" to open the Strait of Hormuz. DW has the latest.

Trump hails destruction of Iran’s tallest bridge, warns of ‘much more to follow’

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday the tallest bridge in Iran had been destroyed, hours after threatening to bomb the country “back to the Stone Ages”. Ghodratollah Seif, the deputy governor of Alborz province, where the B1 bridge is located, said the strike had killed eight people and wounded 95 others, according to state TV and Fars news agency. Due to reporting restrictions, Agence France-Presse is not able to access the sites of strikes nor to independently verify tolls in...

By Agence France-Presse

Middle East live: UN Security Council to vote on force to protect Hormuz access

The UN Security Council is set to vote Friday on a draft resolution allowing “defensive” force to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran’s actions disrupt a vital global trade route. Backed by the United States, the measure comes amid rising tensions and concerns over energy supplies and economic stability. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

By FRANCE 24

Dramatic moment of attack on Iran's biggest bridge

Pakistan fuel crisis deepens: Diesel up 55%, petrol rises 42% amid Hormuz disruption

Pakistan's recent surge in petrol and diesel prices, marking the second rise in just a few weeks, stems from the chaos of war in the Middle East that has shaken the stability of global oil markets. The government has described these increases as unavoidable to alleviate the mounting pressures of fuel subsidies on national finances.

By TOI BUSINESS DESK

UN Security Council postpones key vote on protecting Strait of Hormuz shipping, no new date yet

The reason given was that the United Nations observes Good Friday as a public holiday, according to diplomatic sources.

State has enough resources, subsidies to continue: Cheema

Security Council delays vote on force to protect Hormuz

The UN Security Council has postponed a vote scheduled on authorising the use of "defensive" force to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian attacks, according to the official programme.

Any "Misadventure" From Pak Will Invite "Unprecedented" Action: Rajnath Singh

Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan of unprecedented action if terror attacks repeat after Pahalgam incident

Bahrain takes aim at Iran at UN, warns Hormuz threat endangers global economy

Addressing the council, Al Zayani praised international efforts to maintain stability but pointed to what he described as escalating Iranian aggression.

Pakistan raises fuel prices, announces targeted subsidies as Iran war drives oil surge - Arab News

Pakistan raises fuel prices, announces targeted subsidies as Iran war drives oil surge  Arab News

Putin To Saudi Crown Prince: Russia Ready To Do Everything To Stabilize Mideast Crisis

Putin To Saudi Crown Prince: Russia Ready To Do Everything To Stabilize Mideast Crisis Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that Russia is willing to do anything toward bringing stability to the Persian Gulf and Iran crises.  "Russia is counting on an early end to the conflict in the Middle East, and is ready to do everything to bring the situation back to normal," Putin's words were paraphrased in state media as telling Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, who wa...

By Tyler Durden

M-East war: Nigeria, 39 others meet on Hormuz Strait 

With pressure growing over the closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran, 40 countries, including Nigeria, yesterday held a virtual talk to explore ways to restore freedom of navigation through the vital shipping route. The post M-East war: Nigeria, 39 others meet on Hormuz Strait  appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Trump insists: Iran is “eager” for a deal – At least 8 dead in bridge bombing in Tehran (updated)

US and Iran consider a ceasefire in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz; Trump has briefed Saudi Arabia and the UAE The post Trump insists: Iran is “eager” for a deal – At least 8 dead in bridge bombing in Tehran (updated) appeared first on ProtoThema English.

By Electra Delavogia

ICAO condemns Iranian attacks on Gulf states and Jordan - qatar-tribune.com

ICAO condemns Iranian attacks on Gulf states and Jordan  qatar-tribune.com

Oil leaps back towards $110 - Kuwait Times

Oil leaps back towards $110  Kuwait Times